Driver's Notebook

That first roar of the engine starting up the SUV, was a great indicator that I was embarking on an excellent test drive. The 2017 Maserati Levante accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and reaches 164 mph, the highest top speed in its class. Just about everyone is producing a line of SUV’s now; Jaguar with the…

Owning a brand new Porsche 911 R is no an easy feat. Despite there only being 911 R’s in existence, many selling without hesitation. Of this limited series, Denver’s 9 News reporter Adele Arakawa is among the few “handful of Porsche purists (who didn’t own a 918) …handpicked by dealerships…” Among these elite motorists, considerably fewer women were offered the…

BMW does not disappoint in releasing the 2017 X3 xDrive35i, a Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) with potential for a family road trip or track day. With four different drive modes, the ease of moving from city to mountains is seamless. The default comfort mode relaxes the throttle for everyday driving. For those eco-friendly drivers, the Eco-pro mode is, even more,…

What truly sets this crossover utility vehicle (CUV), the 2017 INFINITI QX30 apart from other CUV’s and SUV’s, is the driving experience. One will immediately feel a heightened sense of connection with the road, allowing any driver to feel more confident. I immediately appreciated the responsiveness, ability to grip tight turns, and the 2.0L turbo pick- up was a welcomed…

In 2008, Land Rover and Jaguar—historically an on-again, off-again pairing—merged once again, and it seems, this time around, there is more than just lot space being shared. No doubt, this most recent merger has inspired Jaguar to extend beyond the sports car and utilize shared technology to release the F-PACE. Jag enthusiasts that have been propelling the idea of an…

With the rise of energy efficient homes, environmentally conscious clothing, and organically made food, it is no wonder that car companies are adhering to this trend as well. BMW has been on the forefront of producing environmentally-friendly sports cars that maintain their sleek appearance, while also preserving the integrity of the BMW trademark. Unfortunately, many of these beautiful hybrids have…

In the coming months, summer will be drawing to a close as kids go back to school, pools lock their gates, and the weather shifts to the crisp fall air that Coloradans love so much. The shift in seasons tends to force us to put away our small, sporty vehicles and prepare our SUV’s for the months ahead, where their…